| pulmonary function test |
Spirometry, the most common of the Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), is the measurement of lung function, specifically the measurement of the amount (volume) and speed (flow) of air that can be inhaled and exhaled. Spirometry is an important tool used for assessing lung diseases such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and COPD. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmonary_function_test
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| Pulmicort |
Budesonide is a corticosteroid for the treatment of asthma, non-infectious rhinitis (including hay fever and other allergies), and for treatment and prevention of nasal polyposis. Additionally, it is used for inflammatory bowel disease. It is marketed by AstraZeneca as a nasal inhalation with the brand name Rhinocort, as an oral inhalation with the brand name Pulmicort, and as an enema and a modified-release capsule with the brand name Entocort. ...
출처: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulmicort
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| pulmonary sulcus tumor |
Non-small cell lung cancer that originates in the upper portion of the lung and extends to other nearby tissues such as the ribs and vertebrae. Also called a Pancoast tumor.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| pulmonary insufficiency |
a rare defect in the pulmonary heart valve in which it fails to close properly after each muscle contraction, allowing blood to leak back into the heart; weakens the heart's pumping ability
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| pulmonary hypertension |
occurs as a result of other medical conditions, including COPD. PH is sometimes referred to as SPH (secondary PH)
출처: members.tripod.com/noairtogo/gloss.htm
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